Low-cost flights from Flair Airlines start flying out of YLW today

Those flying from Kelowna to Vancouver, Edmonton or Toronto can now save a little more on their travel costs starting today.

Kelowna-based Flair Airlines begins service as the first ultra low-cost carrier (ULCC) in Canada to fly from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Toronto Pearson Airport (YYZ) and Kelowna International Airport (YLW).

Today is the day we begin service from Toronto, Vancouver and Kelowna! We are so excited to bring ultra low fares to three more Canadian cities. Check out our website to find amazing deals! pic.twitter.com/nQyDLZeUes

— FlairAirlines (@FlairAirlines) December 15, 2017

The airline announced plans in September to expand its route network to three major airports.

The three cities join Hamilton, Winnipeg, Abbotsford and Edmonton as cities serviced by Flair, but only Edmonton is accessible directly from YLW.

“Over the past six months we have expanded our route network, increasing our aircraft fleet by purchasing two more Boeing 737-400s,” said Chris Lapointe, vice president of commercial operations for Flair Airlines.

“We have entered the Global Distribution System and are excited about making it easier for customers to purchase air tickets and bringing our low fares to these new markets."

First flight from @TorontoPearson #YYZ to @FlyEIA #YEG is about to depart! Your #Flairairlinescrew is ready to fly! pic.twitter.com/8wKNATzmV1

— FlairAirlines (@FlairAirlines) December 15, 2017

Out of Kelowna, Flair will fly to Vancouver four times weekly, to Edmonton three times weekly and to Toronto three times weekly.

Flair has plans to be operating 12 aircraft by the spring of 2019.

For more information on flight schedules and pricing, visit the Flair website.